Research indicates strong role in development of cardiovascular disease

University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute researchers Muhammad Panhwar, MD, and Mahazarin Ginwalla, MD, recently concluded a study of more than 22 million patients that suggests a strong connection between Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and the development of...

Link Between Heart Attacks And Inflammatory Bowel Disease]]>How Did a Man's Rectum End Up 'Falling Out' of His Body?Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:27:36 +0000https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/how-did-a-mans-rectum-end-up-falling-out-of-his-body.34938/
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​A man in China developed a rare condition after playing games on his phone while sitting on the toilet: His rectum slipped out of his anus, according to news reports.

The man went to a hospital in southeast China after he noticed a "ball-sized" lump had fallen out of his anus but was still attached to his body, according to the Daily Mail.

The man was diagnosed with rectal...

How Did a Man's Rectum End Up 'Falling Out' of His Body?]]>Should You Take A Stool Softener Or A Laxative If You Can't Poop?Fri, 02 Feb 2018 12:54:27 +0000https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/should-you-take-a-stool-softener-or-a-laxative-if-you-cant-poop.34676/
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There's nothing worse than that bloated, tight feeling in your gutwhen you just can't poop. And when you're struggling to relieve yourself, you'll pretty much try anything to get your system running smoothly again.

So chances are, you've considered a laxative to speed things up. But what's the difference between a stimulant laxative, and a stool softener, which is also...

Should You Take A Stool Softener Or A Laxative If You Can't Poop?]]>6 Ways To Avoid Getting Constipated When You TravelFri, 02 Feb 2018 12:52:03 +0000https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/6-ways-to-avoid-getting-constipated-when-you-travel.34675/
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If you get constipated when you travel, you’re not alone. Vacation constipation is real, affecting as many as 40% of people. People love their own potties and when put in new environments with new routines, sometimes new time zones, your digestive system can go haywire, causing bloating and a backed up system. No bueno! But it doesn't have to be this way. Here, top wellness...

You need at least one lung to breathe, but the other can be removed to treat lung cancer, tuberculosis, or other lung diseases. Breathing is harder but still possible when one of the organs is removed; patients lose about 35 percent of the volume of air they can exhale in a second, according to a study in the journal Respiratory Care. “The lung is a...

New pills that let doctors see into the human body in real-time present an ethically fraught marvel of medical technology. And, one day, they might be able to figure out why you're so gassy, according to Popular Science. A new paper in Nature Electronics by researchers from RMIT University in Australia...

What This Fart-Sensing Pill Means For The Future Of Medicine]]>The Straight Poop on Goop's Coffee Enema: Don't Do ItSat, 06 Jan 2018 15:59:27 +0000https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/the-straight-poop-on-goops-coffee-enema-dont-do-it.34400/
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​Colon cleansers have landed people in the hospital, but that hasn't stopped actress Gwyneth Paltrow from touting one — known as the Implant O'Rama System — on her lifestyle website, goop.

In a new detox guide, goop describes the Implant O'Rama as an "at-home coffee enema," which claims to relieve people from "depression,...

Doctors said it was the first case of ingested plastic packaging mimicking the symptoms of Crohn's disease Hoitintungs
A woman thought she was suffering from a serious bowel disease for six years before doctors discovered some Heinz packaging piercing the wall of her intestine.

Jacob Allen, left, Jeffrey Woods and their colleagues found that exercise alters the microbial composition of the gut in potentially beneficial ways.

Two studies - one in mice and the other in human subjects - offer the first definitive evidence that exercise alone can change the composition of...

Exercise Changes Gut Microbial Composition Independent Of Diet, Team Reports]]>What Causes Hiccups: 5 Reasons You Have Hiccups And What to Do About It Easy Tricks to Get Rid of itSun, 10 Dec 2017 03:40:13 +0000https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/what-causes-hiccups-5-reasons-you-have-hiccups-and-what-to-do-about-it-easy-tricks-to-get-rid-of-it.34076/
https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/what-causes-hiccups-5-reasons-you-have-hiccups-and-what-to-do-about-it-easy-tricks-to-get-rid-of-it.34076/invalid@example.com (dr.omarislam)dr.omarislamWe've all had hiccups—the involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle—and they're both annoying and embarrassing, especially when they go on for an extended period. Here's what causes hiccups so you can work on preventing them.

Eating too fast

Hiccups (medical term: singultus) are a very common condition that almost always...

What Causes Hiccups: 5 Reasons You Have Hiccups And What to Do About It Easy Tricks to Get Rid of it]]>What Foods To Eat If You Have DiarrheaThu, 30 Nov 2017 11:15:28 +0000https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/what-foods-to-eat-if-you-have-diarrhea.33931/
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Luckily, there are many foods to eat that may help a person reduce the symptoms of diarrhea. There are also some foods to avoid when dealing with a bout of diarrhea, and some additional home care tips to consider.

Anyone who is experiencing persistent diarrhea should see a doctor, as a person may become dehydrated over time....

What Foods To Eat If You Have Diarrhea]]>Surprising Number of Conditions Linked to Celiac DiseaseFri, 24 Nov 2017 12:54:45 +0000https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/surprising-number-of-conditions-linked-to-celiac-disease.33859/
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Celiac disease is associated with a wide range of medical conditions, including liver disease, glossitis, pancreatitis, Down syndrome, and autism, according to a database study of more than 35 million people.

The rate of celiac disease is almost 20 times higher in people with autism than in those without, reported lead investigator Daniel Karb, MD, a second-year resident at University...

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who used a collaborative disease management app saw a significant improvement in care and quality of life (QoL), researchers reported here.

Among 320 patients with IBD, those randomized to HealthPROMISE -- an app designed to increase patient...

App Improves Quality of Life in IBD Patients]]>10 Foods That Help You PoopSun, 05 Nov 2017 17:42:46 +0000https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/10-foods-that-help-you-poop.33710/
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​No one likes traffic jams, especially when it comes to your colon. When things are backed up, everything from your mood to your energy level can suffer. Before you grab a "quick fix" fiber supplement, focus on food first, says Molly Morgan, RD, CDN, CSSD, author of Drink Your Way to Gut Health. Here, our top food picks to help you poop....

10 Foods That Help You Poop]]>Why Do We Need To Poop The Moment We Get Home?Sun, 05 Nov 2017 16:39:56 +0000https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/why-do-we-need-to-poop-the-moment-we-get-home.33702/
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​You’re abroad, somewhere far from home. Nature calls, and you need to drop the kids off at the pool. You run to a toilet, sit on the porcelain throne, and wait. You continue to wait. Nothing happens. This is an unmitigated disaster. You are but a poop package, refusing to empty itself.

Fret not, dear reader, for you are not alone. As explained in a rather glorious article...

Why Do We Need To Poop The Moment We Get Home?]]>What Your Poop Says About You (For Serious)Sun, 05 Nov 2017 15:36:53 +0000https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/what-your-poop-says-about-you-for-serious.33682/
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What do your poops say about you? This may sound like a joke, but you can actually learn a lot about your health from your daily doo.

In this video, I’ll give you the full scoop… on what is and isn’t a good poop.

Has your doctor ever asked you about your poop? Did your parents tell you what to look for? Didn't think so. But Mama Natural is going there.

Hippocrates says that...

What Your Poop Says About You (For Serious)]]>Pill Camera Swallowed - Follow Through GutSun, 05 Nov 2017 15:33:13 +0000https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/pill-camera-swallowed-follow-through-gut.33681/
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There’s a strange, mysterious world inside us, an alien-looking environment that turns the food we eat into nutrients that keep us alive. Michael Mosley swallows a camera to take a closer look.

Source]]>Man Sees Doctor for Stomachache, Has Leaking Lighter Removed from GutSat, 04 Nov 2017 19:06:55 +0000https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/man-sees-doctor-for-stomachache-has-leaking-lighter-removed-from-gut.33670/
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​One Florida man's stomach pain turned out to have an unusual cause: A lighter that the man had swallowed was leaking lighter fluid into his gut, according to a recent report of the man's case.

The 49-year-old went to the emergency room in October 2016 complaining of stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, according to the case report, which was published online in August in the...